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Sankofa

5.819932h 4mMovieDramaFantasyHistory

On a photo shoot in Ghana, an American model slips back in time, becomes enslaved on a plantation and bears witness to the agony of her ancestral past.

DirectorHaile Gerima
WriterHaile Gerima
ProducerHaile Gerima

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Cast · Directed by Haile Gerima

KG
Kofi Ghanaba
Sankofa
OO
Oyafunmike Ogunlano
Mona
AD
Alexandra Duah
Nunu
NM
Nick Medley
Joe
M
Mutabaruka
Shango
AOAfemo Omilami
Afemo Omilami
Noble Ali
RCReginald Carter
Reginald Carter
Father Raphael
M
Mzuri
Lucy
JS
Jimmy Lee Savage
Mussa
HC
Hasinatu Camara
Jumma
JF
Jim Faircloth
James
SM
Stanley Michelson
Mr. Lafayette

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Sankofa — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Sankofa?

Sankofa isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is Sankofa on Netflix?

No, Sankofa is not on Netflix in Canada as of November 2026.

Is Sankofa on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Sankofa isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch Sankofa for free?

Sankofa isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Sankofa?

Sankofa hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around July 16, 1993. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.